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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.51, 461.94 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.51, 461.94 and 185.85 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.51 : 461.94 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.51/461.94 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.51x = 461.94 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.51x = 85,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,851.55/307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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